Dr. Anna Samén

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Anna Samén is a Doctoral student who trained as a social worker. She primarily focuses on elderly care and is currently writing her thesis on welfare technologies in eldercare, with an emphasis on the perspectives of care receivers and the social aspects of care relationships. Her mixed-methods dissertation includes a policy study, a quantitative study, and a planned interview study. She collaborates with GERDA, a multidisciplinary research initiative that investigates questions related to eldercare. Anna is also a member of research groups focusing on digitalization, innovation, and social vulnerability in the context of eldercare.

Research Interests

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.